Semi-automatic washing machines (small) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $3.3 million of semi-automatic washing machines (small) in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 95% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 554 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 636 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 543 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 489 t |
| 2019 | $735K | 239 t |
| 2018 | $245K | 94 t |
| 2017 | $198K | 29 t |
Where Kenya imports semi-automatic washing machines (small) from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 69% |
| Egypt | $905K | 28% |
| India | $41K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.4% |
| United States | $7K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.21 per kg, 30% below the world average of $4.58, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya semi-automatic washing machines (small) imports (HS 8450.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8450.19: Washing machines: household or laundry-type, not fully-automatic, without built-in centrifugal drier, of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-automatic washing machines (small) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported semi-automatic washing machines (small) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 95% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-automatic washing machines (small) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Egypt (28%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 761% on the year.
What is the average import price of semi-automatic washing machines (small) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.21 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $4.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of semi-automatic washing machines (small) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $198 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for semi-automatic washing machines (small)?
The HS code for semi-automatic washing machines (small) is subheading 8450.19. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8450 page.
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